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Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:

• Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent

• A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy

• Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance

NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Support and advocacy services for persons who have been sexually abused or assaulted Services are offered via the crisis line, at the office, at the hospital, or when meeting with other providers such as law enforcement, county attorney staff, or social services

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Provides assistance to individuals in the home or has in-home safety concerns to help with daily living activities and personal care. Services include:

• Additional support and education to care for a high-risk newborn, or patient of any age, whose needs are great

• Assistance transitioning from hospital to home

• Bathing, housekeeping, shopping, or meal preparation

• Dressing changes, wound care, or overall assessments

• Home health care

• Hospice care

• Medication management

• Occupational therapy to address access and safety concerns in the home

• Physical therapy

• Speech therapy when needed for recovery from a stroke

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Offers financial services including speaking with a financial counselor or account representative about cost-of-care estimates, and helps in determining whether an individual qualifies for financial assistance. Financial counselors or an account representative can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. An account representative may:

• Guide through the medical billing process and determine if financing options are available

• Offer assistance in resolving unpaid balances

• Share resources to determine insurance coverage

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Helps women and men who have been the primary caretaker at home and lost their primary income, suddenly needed to provide for their family. Helps participants find worthwhile employment and livable wage jobs to support their families. Services include personal assessments, individual counseling, education and training, job search and placement support, networking and support, and other short-term assistance.

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• Burning permits

• Emergency medical services consisting of both basic and advanced life support transport service

• Fire investigation

• Public fire safety education

• Vehicle extrication and rescue operations

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Delivers age- and developmentally-appropriate books monthly to children's home; children enrolled at birth will have a library of up to 60 books by the time they enter kindergarten.

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Provides library services to the community including:

• Access to books, audiobooks, large print materials, magazines, musical CD's, and local newspapers

• Adult and children/teen programs

• Book clubs

• Community events

• E-audiobooks and eBooks

• Interlibrary loan

• Internet access

• Photocopier

• Reference and Information desk

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Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include:

• Accepting reports of abuse

• Assessment of the initial referral

• Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse

• Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem

• Dependency investigation

• Ongoing support services for children and their families

?- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home

• Works with the family toward unification or reunification

NOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

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Offers education to students in grades K - 12 who live in the Nevis School District and to open enrolled students

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Provides bullying prevention resources, social and educational activities for teens with disabilities, and puppet shows for all young children that promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. These programs include:

• Fun Times: Offers a free program that connects youth ages 13 - 20 with and without disabilities in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area. The program offers free activities and events during the school year.

• National Bullying Prevention Center: Provides resources to prevent childhood bullying so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities, and online.

• Puppet Program: Provides a message of disability awareness and social inclusion to young children in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area through shows featuring child-sized puppets.

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Licensed therapist provides evidence-based approaches for individual psychotherapy, family therapy and marriage/couples counseling. Helps families work through issues such as:

• Power struggles between kids and parents

• Youth acting out at home or at school

• Strengthening communication skill development

• Building healthy relationships

• Treat a variety of conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders

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Features city parks which include outdoor musical instruments for all to enjoy. Also offers a recreational center, pavilion rentals, swimming pool, and sports fields (baseball, soccer, and softball).

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Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:

• Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent

• A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy

• Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance

NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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All services are confidential. Does not recommend, refer for, or provide abortions. Pro-life services include:

• Abortion alternatives and education

• Abstinence education including one-on-one and presentations

• Community referrals and resources

• Pregnancy tests

• Limited obstetrical ultrasound for pregnancy confirmation

• Parenting educational program in which points are earned for completing educational goals. Points are exchanged for material assistance such as baby equipment and items. The program is designed to benefit parents and children. Helps to establish better parenting skills, learn about pregnancy, and develop healthy relationships. Life skills classes are also offered regarding budgeting, decision making, job skills, meal planning, renting a place to live, and more.

• Peer counseling, abortion vs. adoption vs. parenting decision

• Post abortion recovery help

• Program for fathers including information on their rights and more. Mentoring for expectant fathers

• Sexually transmitted infection information

• Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea (urine based test)

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• ICF and Community Residential Services

• Assigned nursing staff for each location

• Recreation department with regularly scheduled programming that includes music therapy, physical activities, computer lab, and more.

• Residential services include skills training and social development for adults ages 18 and older located in Carver, Hennepin, and Scott Counties.

• Intermediate Care Facility for adults ages 18 and older. Providing homes for 6 - 10 adults.

• Residential children's home located in Richfield. The program provides each child with a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, while working with case managers to secure an appropriate long-term home. The program serves children ages 4 - 18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Short-term youth crisis home providing support to children ages 5 - 17 who are on a CADI waiver and have mental health needs. Located in Anoka County.

• Over 25 community residential homes with 3 - 5 residents in each located in Carver, Hennepin, and Scott counties.

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Employment opportunities, including:

• Building Supervisor

• Child Care Attendant

• Seasonal Positions

• Service Desk Attendant

• Warming House Attendants

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• Level IV Trauma Center

• Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Referral: Individuals undergo an assessment by a mental health clinician. Once the assessment is done, a plan is made with Emergency Department health care providers to help the individual. Care may include:

• Admission to the hospital

• Information about additional resources

• Referral to a day treatment or partial hospital program

• Referral to a mental health provider at an outpatient clinic

• Return home with a crisis plan in place

• Transfer to another hospital

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Provides FHPAP application assistance only for eligible families in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. FHPAP does not provide direct assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds.

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Provide a comfortable and enjoyable living experience for older adults with a wide range of amenities and health and wellness services. Residents receive personalized care and are encouraged to stay active and engaged, all while maintaining their independence.

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Provides primary care services, including:

• Behavioral health assessments and treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Child wellness care

• Chronic disease management

• Dental care services (cleanings, dentures, exams, extractions, fillings, and pediatric dental care)

• Immunizations

• Individual therapy

• Group therapy

• Grief and loss counseling

• Health maintenance and prevention

• Physical exams

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatments that include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and brain spotting

• Screening and treatment for STIs (sexually transmitted infections)

• Spiritual counseling

• Sports physicals

• Substance use disorder treatment services such as distributing Narcan, medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

• Telehealth

• Tribal health

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Counseling specialties include:

• Relationship Issues: Marital and pre-marital couples therapy, communication skills, conflict resolution and sexuality issues

• Mood/Anxiety Disorders: Depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorders, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorders

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): State-certified, evidence-based DBT programming for adults and a modified program for adolescents

• Anger Management: Group and individual therapy

• Other: Trauma related issues; foster care/adoption issues; adult ADHD; grief and loss; stress management; self-esteem; geriatric/aging; life transitions; gay/lesbian/transgender issues

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Provides free Naloxone nasal spray kits and fentanyl test strips for those in need

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ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Special events for the entire family

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Workshops on specific topics

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• In Itasca County, the schools, Social Services, and Mental Health professionals want to work with families whose children are experiencing behavioral and emotional problems which are interfering with development and progress

• The Children's Mental Health Service offers assistance through the school systems and will help in accessing care through other providers

• Parents seeking assistance in coping with the mental health problems of their children can access information through their schools,Special Ed services and Itasca County Human Services

• Play intervention services and art therapy services are provided

• Adolescent sex offender treatment is provided based on court orders

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